Operations Assistant
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade D SCP 5 - 6, £25,583 - £25,989
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, Southport
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 22/09/2025 at 23:59
- Reference: COMM/25/321266
The Atkinson in Southport is a leading arts centre housing a museum, galleries, library, cafe, shop, theatre and studio.
We are seeking to recruit an Operations Assistant to join the team. Operational support is critical to the day-to-day management of the Atkinson’s building and facilities, including delivery of all programmes and services.
The Atkinson’s programme features many events delivered during evenings and at weekends. The postholder will be required to work a proportion of their hours at these times, when it is necessary to meet the needs of the service.
Candidates will have experience of working in a public building with some responsibility for general maintenance, the management of contract services or other general duties. They will have experience in either a technical or practical field, such as engineering or electrical work.
The post-holder will be an effective team worker, with good inter-personal and communication skills. They will be comfortable when engaging with members of the public.
They will be committed to the positive promotion of culture and heritage so that The Atkinson maintains its status as a dynamic and evolving regional venue for arts, heritage, literature and information.
Provisional Interview Date - W/C 6th October 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
